Solar Maintenance Planner

Position Summary

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for organizing and coordinating all maintenance and repair activities to improve equipment reliability and operational performance. This role develops and manages work orders, aligns scheduling with site leadership, and ensures all resources—including parts, labor, and tools—are available to support planned maintenance, outages, and project work. The position works under the guidance of senior operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and scheduling of maintenance and troubleshooting activities in coordination with site operations teams.
• Partner with operations personnel to ensure preventive maintenance programs are executed effectively and on schedule.
• Collaborate with maintenance leadership to define scope, resources, and timelines for major maintenance efforts, contracted services, and capital projects.
• Coordinate with procurement, inventory, and administrative teams to ensure timely acquisition and availability of required materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including tracking usage and supporting routine cycle counts for warehouse materials.
• Promote and enforce all safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Support additional tasks and initiatives as assigned by site leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience; relevant work experience may substitute for formal education.
• Typically requires 6–8 years of related experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or industrial operations.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple work streams effectively.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey instructions clearly.
• Working knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in standard computer applications (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, databases).
• Ability to interpret technical documents such as schematics, blueprints, and process diagrams.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to solve problems, interpret data, and make informed decisions.
• Capable of performing basic mathematical calculations and applying algebraic and geometric concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Valid driver’s license required.